Proximity to DC

Located in the Heart of the Arts

The D.C. area is rich in museums and galleries including the Smithsonian Institution, performance venues such as The Kennedy Center, and many professional theaters such as Arena Stage and the Shakespeare Theatre Company.

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., features dance, music and stage productions by national and international artists. In addition, the building itself is a piece of art.

Mason's three area campuses, plus the Washington, D.C. metro area, provide exciting opportunities for students to engage in meaningful arts experiences, secure internships, and collaborate with area experts.

Mason's proximity to a vibrant filmmaking and theater scene as well as a hub for serious game development provides many opportunities for artistic and professional development. Washington, D.C. is a musical capital as well, with internationally renowned orchestral, operatic, choral, jazz, and world music programming.